However, it wasn’t until opening night of the show on Thursday that Clooney’s dramatic change was seen in full onstage and when he stepped out to sign autographs for fans after his performance. Throughout the evening, Clooney wore his dark hair in a gelled-back hairstyle along with a clean-shaven face. While the star’s new look was in service of his role as Murrow, the style was also similar to the darker hue he sported in the ’80s and ’90s.
Graceful aging as a man is less about resisting time and more about refining how you live within it: taking care of your body through consistent movement, good sleep, and nutrition; sharpening your mind by staying curious and adaptable; and cultivating character by choosing humility, patience, and purpose over ego. It means dressing and grooming with intention, not trend-chasing, and accepting change without bitterness—seeing experience as an asset rather than a loss. Above all, aging well is about responsibility: showing up for your health, your relationships, and your values, so that each year adds depth, steadiness, and quiet confidence rather than regret.
